In this episode of 'Never Thought We'd Be Here', host Maya Grobel speaks with Betty, an embryo donation recipient, about her journey to motherhood as a single mother by choice via embryo donation.

Betty discusses her initial struggles with fertility, the exploration of various options including creating donor-donor embryos, and her eventual decision to pursue directed embryo donation. She highlights the importance of human connection in the process, the relationship she built with her donor family, and the emotional experience of meeting them. Throughout the conversation, Betty emphasizes the significance of support, patience, and gratitude in her journey to becoming a mother.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Embryo Donation Journey

06:47 Exploring Embryo Donation as an Option

11:52 The Human Connection in Embryo Donation

18:44 Building Relationships with Embryo Donor Families

24:05 The Emotional Experience of Meeting Embryo Donors

30:37 Looking Forward: Future Connections and Growth

36:28 Gratitude and Reflection on the Journey

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